Principal Architect – COO Tech Data Platform

Wells Fargo

Closes in 4 days

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Iselin, NJNew York, NY
Salary
$191,000–$305,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 22, 2026 (soon)

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $248k
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This role pays more than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $173,225–$239,682 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $248k versus about $206k for comparable roles.

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About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company is one of the largest banks in the United States, providing banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services nationwide. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Wells Fargo currently has 91 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Architect – COO Tech Data Platform

The Enterprise Data Architect role within the COO Technology group at a leading financial institution is responsible for designing and governing cross-domain data architecture aligned with enterprise standards, ensuring a unified, scalable, and secure data ecosystem. This senior-level position involves defining target-state enterprise data architecture across domains like operations, risk, finance, client services, and regulatory functions, while standardizing cloud-native data platforms on AWS and GCP. The architect establishes domain-oriented data ownership models, drives enterprise data governance, and partners with security teams to implement robust controls. Key responsibilities include leading modernization initiatives, translating regulatory requirements into technical solutions, and advising senior leadership on strategic transformations. Required qualifications include extensive experience in data architecture, cloud platforms, and stakeholder management, along with expertise in AWS or GCP, data modeling, and CI/CD practices. Desired skills encompass knowledge of multi-cloud architectures, policy-as-code frameworks, and advanced SQL proficiency.

What you'll do

  • Define target-state enterprise data architecture across COO domains, ensuring scalability and compliance.
  • Design cloud-native data platforms on AWS and GCP to optimize cost and resilience.
  • Establish domain-oriented data ownership models with metadata standards and governance frameworks.
  • Lead architecture reviews for modernization initiatives and new platform implementations.
  • Translate regulatory requirements into actionable technical solutions for complex business needs.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of architecture experience in data, enterprise, or platform engineering
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS or GCP cloud platforms in large-scale environments
  • 5+ years of expertise in data modeling, distributed systems, integration patterns, and analytics platforms
  • 4+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD practices
  • 7+ years of stakeholder management experience, including influencing senior leadership
  • Deep understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks in regulated industries
  • Proven ability to define and implement enterprise data architecture across multiple domains

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